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Rapid TX

End of Colorado Canyon

Rio Grande - 2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles) (TX)

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Gauge Conditions
Rio Grande near Castolon, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Level is too low for reasonable whitewater experience.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
End of Colorado Canyon
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At the end of Colorado Canyon, this rapid marks the transition from the confined canyon to the more open landscape near Lajitas. While specific technical details are limited, the rapid serves as a significant reference point for navigating this section of the Rio Grande, potentially indicating a change in river characteristics or requiring careful navigation through potential hydraulic features.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.2 mi
Directions
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2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
Rio Grande
II+ 21.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater